SEATTLE CREATES

**SEATTLE CREATES 2026 locking in >>> Workshops, collabs, and hands-on moments all year — here’s what’s on the books so far: 🛋️APR 28–30 - NW Event Show: Arts + Tech Lounge 🪵MAY 21 - 3D Model Woodworking 🌃JUNE 23 - KICK IT 26 x SEATTLE CREATES: PNW Style 🎶AUG 2026 - Music + Marketing: Pathways for DJs 🚶‍♀️SEP 19 - WALKDONTRUN Art Marathon ✏️OCT 2026 - Creative Economy Career Day 🛍️DEC 2026 - Makers Market **There’s always more ways to tap in, so stay close for updates and any schedule changes. You coming or what? __ Thanks to @4culturekc , we’re able to continue fueling the creative economy with free/reduced workshops and events right here in Seattle. #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

Curious about SEATTLE CREATES? 👀 Take a moment to hear what sparked the idea, why we host industry workshops, and how we’re building something bigger together. #seattlecreates #seattlearts #creativecommunity #creativeeconomy #seattle #connectandcreate #fuelingcreativity #arts #tech #creativity #workforcedevelopment #freeworkshops #film #fashion #photography #graphicdesign #AI #marketing #performance #strategy #music #interactivetech #design

📣 Open Call — SEATTLE CREATES: Success Stories SEATTLE CREATES is collecting real community stories — and we want to hear yours. If a SEATTLE CREATES workshop, field trip, or partner event helped you: ✨ connect to a project or collaborator ✨ discover new creative pathways ✨ land an opportunity or job ✨ build confidence, skills, or community —we’d love to learn how the program has impacted you. 🎥 Your story may be selected for our new video campaign highlighting the people who fuel Seattle’s creative economy. (More on that soon 👀) 🔗 Share your experience through the link in our bio. Your voice helps us champion and grow the creative community. #seattlecreates #seattlearts #creativecommunity #creativeeconomy #seattle #connectandcreate #connect #create #fuelingcreativity #arts #tech #creativity #workforcedevelopment #interactivetech #film #design #illustration #creativeworkshops #successstories #seattleopencall

Thank you for 2k ✨ We love our SEATTLE CREATES community for all the ways you show up for us, both in person and online 🩷 #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattleartshow

Vincenzo’s on vibes ✨ Tonight’s the night. Join us for an evening of live music from Vincenzo (@officialdxvincenzo ) , a Seattle-based cellist, vocalist, and live loopi artist known for building songs in real time. 🎻 Vincenzo will be soundtracking our inside look at Mikey Mckinney’s (@haus_of_hands ) studio followed by a group stroll through Pioneer Square for their monthly Art Walk. Expect good music, creative energy + light bites + drinks, so make sure you grab your tickets in time. There are limited spots left. See you tonight 🖼️🎶 📆May 7 | 5:30–7 PM 📍Pioneer Square (RSVP for location details) Register thru our Eventbrite link in our bio #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

We’re bringing textiles to the lab 🧫 Next up in the Creative Exchange series, textile designer + material researcher Brenda Palomino (@onemiddlechild ) joins us for “From Seaweed to Skin: Crafting Agar Bio-Leather”, a workshop rooted in sustainability and material innovation. Step into a process that blends science + design and learn how to develop a flexible biodegradable bioplastic sheet from agar. You’ll move through each stage yourself, from formulation and heating to natural dyeing and casting. Along the way, we’ll break down circular material systems, lab basics, and what it actually looks like to design with organic materials. Rethink the way you make and explore the ways that fashion + biology intersect 📍 Seattle University, Billodue Makerspace 🗓 May 13 | ⏰ 5:00–7:30pm Sinegal Building, Room 103 — **Registration link thru @seattleumakerspace ’s bio. Exclusive to Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts as part of The Creative Exchange series by Seattle Creates. See how this series can be part of your organization or program — hit the link in our bio or visit seattlecreates.org #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

(Re) Introducing Us >>> Notice anything different around here? 👀 We’ve added a new Social Media Manager into the mix! 🤩 Mars joined us this April bringing a love for digital collage + excitement keeping SEATTLE CREATES tapped into the Next Gen of our arts x tech community. Just in case you needed a refresher, she also rounded up the founders roles so you can meet the faces behind the program. We’re excited to have you with us, @livefrmmrs and stay tuned for more bts intros. 💫 #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #workforcedevelopment

MAGIC. TECH. BRIAN 🎧✨ We’re still riding the high from our latest Creative Exchange, “Analog to Algorithm: DJ Curation + Strategy” with the one + only @rauschenbach at Seattle U’s MPC ( @seattleumpc ) 🎙️We got an inside look at the art of DJing, learning how to curate a set, read the room, and build the perfect vibe in real time. But it went beyond the music. We also talked strategy📈: how to grow an audience, create engaging content, and use social media + AI tools to build your creative brand . Such a special chance to learn from one of the best in the city and see how Art + Tech intersect — This is what The Creative Exchange is all about: bringing hands-on, creative + career-building workshops directly into your space. If you want your students, team, or community learning, creating, and leveling up together like this – we bring the whole experience to you. Visit our website for more information on how you can work with us. #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

SEATTLE CREATES PRESENTS: INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIPS >>> 🛠️✨ We’re heading over to North End Makerspace (@nemakerspace ) with Eileen from @oodshop.co for our second field trip of the year. 🗓️ May 21 | 6-8 PM 6-8 📍 12317 15th Ave NE | Suite 103 Come see what a local makerspace can do for your unique projects to take shape, catch a live CNC (computer numerical control) demo, and take home your very own custom creation as part of the woodworking workshop portion. 🍳🍳 Register thru the Eventbrite link in our bio for hands-on learning + groovy people all in one spot. Field trip: FREE!! Workshop Session: $20 EARLY BIRD | $30 REGULAR **Limited tickets. Register early! **Includes all workshop materials + teaching artist fees Original Poster art x @livefrmmrs #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

‼️FIRST FIELD TRIP OF 2026 >>> We’re stepping inside Mikey McKinney’s studio (@haus_of_hands ) for an intimate look at what it really means to build a creative life—from textiles + soft sculpture to product photography + branding. 🤙Think less “field trip” and more of a hang with your most creative friends. Drinks, light bites, studio tour, and real convo about making art pay the bills. Then we hit the streets—walking together through Pioneer Square Art Walk with Mikey leading the way 🎨 If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when you go all in on your craft… this is that. 📅 May 7 | 5:30–7 PM 📍 Pioneer Square (RSVP for location + parking details) 🔗 Register thru our Eventbrite link in our bio Limited spots available, get registered ASAP. #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

We’re getting right + groovy 🎧✨ Next up in The Creative Exchange series, we’re diving into “Analog to Algorithm: DJ Curation + Strategy” with @rauschenbach at @seattleumpc . 🎶 From vinyl roots to today’s algorithm-driven platforms, this session blends a live DJ demo with hands-on learning—covering set curation, reading the room, and how to actually build a vibe. But we’re not stopping there… 👀 We’ll also get into the strategy side on how to build an audience and create engaging content by leveraging social media + AI tools. Pull up and learn from one of the best in town. 📍 Seattle University - Lemieux, Room 119 🗓️ April 22 | 5:30–7:30p **Registration link thru @seattleumpc ’s bio. Exclusive to Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts as part of The Creative Exchange series by Seattle Creates. See how this series can be part of your organization or program — hit the link in our bio or visit seattlecreates.org #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate #creativeeconomy #seattlearts

You guysss 🤩 We’re totally giddy after the fun we had with our friend Mikey (@haus_of_hands ), the soft sculpture king. 👨‍🎨 We got to hear all about his journey living as an artist in Pioneer Square to putting our hands to work right alongside him. 💅🏻 Some of us got to build off of his iconic pieces while others made shapes from scratch. Such a sick opportunity to learn directly from the pros. —— This is what The Creative Exchange is all about: bringing hands-on, creative + career-building workshops directly into your space. If you want your students, team, or community making, learning, and creating together like this — we bring the whole experience to you. Visit our website for more information on how you can work with us. #seattlecreates #artsandtech #connectandcreate